# Second View vs CDNC

The clearest difference is rating: Second View at 4.0 against CDNC's 3.7. Second View also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). CDNC's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second View sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and CDNC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second View holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Second View's written reviews are positive against 75% of CDNC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Second View ships an update weekly, CDNC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second View | CDNC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 691 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benoit Linard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890500952) | [CDNC Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798387342) |

## What reviewers say

### Second View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499)

This tool assists photographers in planning shots by simulating their actual camera's field of view and aspect ratio. It includes a light meter, filter logging, and reciprocity correction for film stocks. Features like LiDAR distance measurement and composition guides help refine framing and exposure before taking the shot.

**Highlights:** Precise field-of-view matching, Real-time light meter with spot metering, ND, polarizer, and color filter logging, Reciprocity failure correction for 60 film stocks, LiDAR distance measurement, Composition and grid tools, Panorama simulation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second View Basic Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Second View Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### CDNC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340)

This app offers professional video capture with manual controls and advanced color grading tools. It allows users to apply cinematic looks, refine footage with detailed color adjustments, and export in high-quality formats. Features include ProRes recording, shutter drag for motion blur, and stabilization.

**Highlights:** Manual capture controls (exposure, shutter, focus, white balance), Built-in Film Looks with live preview, Advanced color grading tools (wheels, curves, HSL), ProRes 422 HQ recording, Shutter drag for motion blur, CDNC Steady stabilization, Framing guides and histogram

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDNC Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CDNC Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CDNC Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second View free?

Second View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CDNC free?

CDNC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Second View or CDNC?

Second View is rated higher. Second View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CDNC averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Second View or CDNC have ads?

Both Second View and CDNC show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second View or CDNC?

Second View ships an update weekly, and CDNC fortnightly. Most recently, Second View was updated on October 2, 2026 and CDNC on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*